10 Steps to Choosing the Right Vehicle
by: Robert Arthur
Step #1 : What Kind of Vehicle Do You Need?
Answer the following questions to help decide which kind of
vehicle is right for you:
How many people will you be transporting?
How long is your commute?
What kind of gas mileage do you expect?
What conditions will you be driving in?
Which safety features do you want?
What size of vehicle do you want?
Do you want an automatic or manual transmission?
Step #2 : How Much Can You Afford to Spend?
In order to distinguish the range of vehicles, you must decide
how much you can afford to spend. Remember to take into
consideration additional costs such as title, tax, registration,
insurance, and additional costs. In most cases when you are going
to finance the vehicle, it is best to get preapproved so that you
will know how much you can spend. Other questions to ask yourself
are:
How much can you put down as a down payment?
How much can you afford to pay in monthly payments?
Step #3 : Will You Buy the Vehicle or Lease It?
Deciding on whether to buy or lease your vehicle is an important
decision. If you plan on keeping the vehicle once it is paid off,
then you will want to buy the vehicle. On the other hand, if you
just wish to drive the vehicle and not obtain ownership, then you
may want to just lease the vehicle. Normally the price for
leasing a vehicle is considerably less than purchasing the
vehicle, since you are just leasing the right to drive it.
Step #4 : Decide on Which Vehicles You Wish to Consider
This is the time when you want to pick out the makes and models
of the vehicles you are considering. By answering the questions
listed in step #1, you should have some idea of which vehicles
you wish to consider.
Step #5 : Find the Vehicles
Visit http://www.autopixal.com/buy/ and find the vehicles you are
interested in. Be sure to select the correct distance, price, and
year of the vehicles you are interested in.
Step #6 : Research the Vehicles
Compare the prices of similar vehicles. Use our website to find
other vehicles that may not be within the distance you selected,
but have the same options you selected. Use the articles under
the research section to find additional information to help
assist you in your decision.
Step #7 : Find the Market Value of the Vehicles
Use the market value tools at
http://www.autopixal.com/research/vehiclevalue/ to find the
market value of the vehicles you are considering. By finding the
market value, you can use that to your advantage in negotiating
the price.
Step #8 : Schedule a Test Drive
Contact the seller and schedule a test drive. When taking the
vehicle for a test drive, be sure to take the vehicle into
different driving conditions. The Interstate or Downtown are two
places in which you may want to drive the vehicle. Also be sure
to listen for vibrations or noises caused by the vehicle while
driving.
Step #9 : Negotiate the Price
Inspect the vehicle to see if you can find any additional
elements that you can use in your negotiations. Small problems
can serve to your advantage when they are presented. Take into
consideration any problems you may have found while driving or
inspecting the vehicle, and the market value of the vehicle when
deciding on a price. Don't jump the gun with your offer. Give the
seller time to consider the fact that you may not be too
interested in the vehicle and the seller may lower the price in
hopes of closing the deal.
Step #10 : Close the Deal
Find out any information you may need to know about the vehicle
from the seller. Contact your insurance provider, or use the
Insurance section of our website, along with the Vin# from the
vehicle in order to obtain insurance for your vehicle. Then
transfer the title and register the vehicle in your name.
Depending on your state's laws, the requirements for buying a
vehicle may vary. Contact your local DMV for additional
information.
Rob Arthur is the lead developer for AutoPixal.com, which is a
site that offers free classified ads for buying and selling
vehicles. The website includes financing tools, insurance tools,
and more. Visit http://www.autopixal.com/
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